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MODI MEETS MANMOHAN

In a special gesture, Prime Minister
Narendra Modi today visited his predecessor Manmohan Singh to make a
courtesy call. Modi, who was sworn-in yesterday and took charge this
morning, drove to 3, Motilal Nehru Place, the new abode of Singh, to
meet him this evening. He was received by Singh and his wife Gursharan
Kaur who shifted to the new residence after attending the swearing-in
ceremony of Modi at the Rashtrapati Bhawan last evening, vacating 7,
Race Course Road, his official residence for 10 years. Sources
described Modi's visit to Singh's place as a courtesy call. Modi has
not yet moved into the Race Course Road residence and is staying put in
Gujarat Bhawan. He is likely to shift a few days later as the new
residence is being refurbished, according to sources.

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